International records / OpenAlex research

Canonical Jurisprudence Versus Local (Nigerian) Canonical Jurisprudence: Compatible? Impossible?

This paper examines the task along the path to an acceptance or discovery of Nigerian canonical jurisprudence in line with the orthodox canonical jurisprudence. Are the two compatible or is the connection impossible? The Roman Rota, the second highest tribunal of the Apostolic See, judges cases at all levels, but especially at the appellate stage for the entire Roman Catholic world. With its competence of safeguarding rights within the Church promotes unity in jurisprudence and, through its decisions, offers guidance and support to lower tribunals. The Roman Rota guarantees orthodoxy in doctri…